Each spring I am drawn to all the pretty lightweight coats and jackets… but so few of them are actually practical. Living on the Eastern Seaboard of the USA, spring means April showers (and March showers), blustery days, and the need for wind and rain protection. I shop for Emerson and see the greatest raincoats… Continue Reading The Best Raincoat for Every Situation
Whether you’re working at home on the computer or chasing after little ones, this is a capsule wardrobe for you. I’ve been working from home for the past few months and this capsule wardrobe is based upon what I have been wearing and found the easiest, most stylish, and versatile for the occasions that come… Continue Reading Capsule Wardrobe for the Work from Home Woman
Did you know where the term care package came from? CARE.org created the original care package in 1945 with rations from World War II to help those in Europe devastated by it. Since then, CARE has grown to become a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside poor girls… Continue Reading What I Wore: CARE at the Embassy of Finland
When you match the decor, you just HAVE to take some photos! Karl and I checked out Burton’s Grill & Bar, a restaurant chain along the Eastern Seaboard. With locations from Massachusetts to North Carolina, this is the first one in Maryland. Not only does it have beautiful decor that beautifully matched with my navy… Continue Reading What I Wore: Shades of Blue
Going through the pictures on my phone, I realize there’s a lot of recent looks I’ve worn that haven’t made the blog. Some of my outfits from the past few weeks: Boilersuit: ASOS Curve (14) | Wing Patches (on back): Etsy | Earrings: Jenny Bird | Bracelet: Had forever (budget-friendly option) | Shoes: BCBG (old;… Continue Reading What I Wore off the Blog
Who would have thought a bold pink pantsuit would be one of the hardest working pieces in my wardrobe? I bought this suit a year ago without a purpose or a place but just because I loved the color and I love how Banana Republic suiting fits me. I wore it to the rewardStyle conference,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Bold
I love striped shirts. I think that’s clear if you scroll through my outfit posts, my capsule wardrobes, and my sale picks. I think striped shirts are classic, work with so many personal styles, and are way more fun than a solid. I’m not ashamed to admit I had an entire dresser drawer filled with… Continue Reading What I Wore: Ode to My Favorite Striped Shirt (plus a giveaway!)
I’ve been blogging for 13 years (gasp!) and for most of this time I’ve been recommending Talbots. At age 29 and a size 10, age 42 and a size 16, and everything in between, I’ve relied on Talbots to offer quality, consistent sizing, and modern classic style that transcends each season’s trends. I’ve always appreciated… Continue Reading What I Wore: Talbots Spring 2018 (and a giveaway!)
I love supporting women-owned businesses and local businesses so when Ruth Barzel reached out offering a giveaway of some pieces from her jewelry line I couldn’t resist. Ruth Barzel is a Northern Virginia-based jewelry designer who crafts pieces that are unique, but so very wearable. Fashioned with semiprecious stones, pearls, fine wire, and a variety… Continue Reading What I Wore: Ruth Barzel Jewelry (and a giveaway!)